Central Fill Specialty Pharmacy Technician - $21.44 - 31.58/Hr

Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic; Yakima (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-paid health insurance (M

Profit sharing

403(b) retirement plan

Generous PTO and holidays

Job summary

Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic, Inc. is seeking a Central Fill Specialty Pharmacy Technician for Central Fill Pharmacy in Yakima, WA.

This 1.0 FTE role (40 hours/week) offers meaningful work within a community health system across Washington and Oregon. Compensation ranges from $21.44 to $31.58 per hour DOE, with 100% employer-paid health insurance (medical, dental, vision, Rx) and a 403(b) retirement plan.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Washington State Pharmacy Technician license.
• Experience with specialty patient discount programs and Ryan White program preferred.
• One year' s experience in a pharmacy setting preferred.
• Bilingual differential if ALTA score 9 achieved; Spanish preferred at level 10.
• Good verbal, written and listening communication; customer-oriented.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and insurance processes for specialty/retail drugs.
• Ability to perform admin tasks (phones, filing, faxing, scanning, copy).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Handle patient intake by collecting and entering prescription details into the EMR.
• Screen new patients for prescription coverage and assist with constraints.
• Submit prior authorization requests and follow up on approvals.
• Identify patients for medication assistance programs and refer to financial counseling.
• Make monthly adherence outreach calls to reengage patients.
• Support Pharmacy Call Center and triage patient calls.
• Resolve billing rejections and rebill as needed across plans.
• Maintain communication with billing specialists and outpatient staff on third-party issues.
• Provide training and support to other technicians on third-party policies.

Skills

Patient intake

Prior authorizations

Billing processes

Spanish language

Education

Pharmacy Technician license (WA)

Tools

EPIC EMR

Pharmacy management software

Job description

Join our team as a Central Fill Specialty Pharmacy Technician at Central Fill Pharmacy in Yakima, WA!

Be part of a healthcare organization that believes in making a difference beyond medical care! We've transformed into a leading community health center in the Pacific Northwest with 40+ clinics across Washington and Oregon. We offer a wide range of services such as medical, dental, pharmacy, orthodontia, nutritional counseling, autism screening, and behavioral health. Our holistic model also extends assistance to shelter, energy, weatherization, HIV and AIDS counseling, home visits, and mobile medical/dental clinics.

We invite you to explore our short clips, " WE are Yakima - WE are Family " and " YVFWC - And then we grew ," for a glimpse into our dedication to our communities, health, and families!

Position Highlights:

• 1.0 FTE (40 hours per week)
• $21.44-$31.58/hour DOE
• Additional pay for your bilingual skills, paid on hours worked
• 100% employer-paid health insurance, including medical, dental, vision, Rx, 24/7 telemedicine
• Profit sharing & 403(b) retirement plan available
• Generous PTO, 8 paid holidays, and much more!

What You'll Do:

• Initiates and is responsible for the patient intake process which includes gathering and entering detailed information about the patient and the patient's prescription into the pharmacy's Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
• Reviews and screens new patients to determine if the patient has adequate prescription coverage. Provides solutions to constraints when applicable.
• Submits prior authorization requests, follows up on submitted prior authorization requests, and submits claims with approvals as appropriate.
• Identifies patients who may qualify for patient medication assistance programs or copay assistance. Refers appropriate patients to financial counseling or charity applications for coverage options.
• Provides monthly adherence phone calls to patients who are not taking their medication as prescribed to reengage them in therapy.
• Supports the Pharmacy Call Center and triages patient calls to appropriate party.
• Troubleshoots and resolves billing rejections and subsequently rebills claims to appropriate carrier for all commercial, federal, and state insurance plans.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with billing operations specialists and Outpatient Clinic pharmacy staff to maintain effective communication regarding third-party billing issues.
• Functions as primary third-party billing resource for Outpatient pharmacy staff.
• Assists in the development, implementation, and evaluation of third-party billing policies and procedures. Educates pharmacy staff about third-party billing policies and procedures as needed. Provides technical support to other Pharmacy Technicians.
• Contacts payers for lost medication overrides, replacement, and vacation override approvals.
• Performs prescription quality audits.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Washington State Pharmacy Technician license.
• Experience working with all Specialty patient discount programs, platforms for financial aid, and the Ryan White program is preferred.
• One year's experience in a pharmacy setting is preferred.
• This position is eligible for Bilingual Differential Compensation when an ALTA score of 9 is achieved.
• Spanish-speaking skills are preferred at a level 10.
• Effective verbal, written, and listening communication skills with a customer-oriented approach.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Knowledge of insurance processes for specialty and retail drugs.
• Ability to perform administrative tasks such as answering phones, filing, faxing, scanning, and copying.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to organize work while performing multiple tasks requiring attention to detail.
• Basic proficiency with a variety of computer systems including Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel preferred.
• Proficiency in software systems including Electronic Medical Record (EMR) software (EPIC and Thergin), Pharmacy Management software, Pharmacy billing software, automated filling software and/or Patient Communications Systems.
• This job will require a pre-employment drug screen which would take place after extending a conditional offer of employment.

Our Mission Statement

“Together we transform our communities through compassionate, individualized care, eliminating barriers to health and well-being.”

Our mission celebrates inclusivity. We are committed to equal-opportunity employment.

Visit our website at to learn more about our organization!